Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Top 10 Tuesday: Top 10 Historical Settings I Love

I was so excited when I saw that this weeks topic would be about historical settings. If you've visited my blog before, you will know that historical fiction is one of my favourite genres to read. Here is my list..

My Favourite Historical Settings

1. Canada during World War IIOne of my all time favourites is The Guests of War Trilogy by Kit Pearson, it follows a young girl and her brother as they are sent away from war torn Britain and taken in by a Toronto woman and her daughter.

I'd like to read more books set in Canada, either modern or historical. I know a lot of people say the green Gables books gave them a love for the Prince Edward Island area and a desire t go there. the maritime provinces have always fascinated me for some reason- a mystery or even paranormal stuff set there would be really cool i would think.

I’ve always wanted to read a Philippa Gregory book but I’m not too sure where to start. She has so many books out! I also enjoy books set in Victorian England. I realize I actually don’t read enough historical fiction even if I do actually enjoy those books. Anyway, you have a nice list of recommendations here ^^ Oh and I still haven't read the Anne books -_- It will happen this year though!

It can be very overwhelming when an author has so many books released. My first Philippa Gregory book was The Other Boleyn Girl, which I didn't realize was the second book in The Tudor Court series. The first book The Constant Princess (which I have yet to read myself) would be a good place to start. So glad to hear you will be reading Anne of Green Gables this year! I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it and hope that you love it.

Now that I think on it, the only Canadian historical fiction I've read is Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood which was set pre-1850, and Anne of Green Gables, which you listed. I'll have to check out some of your picks- I'm always looking for new reads (especially those that are set outside the U.S.). Like you, I love 1800s New York settings, and anything Victorian is also another favorite of mine.~Litha Nelle